Try This Classic French 75 Cocktail Recipe

Named after the French 75mm field gun, which was commonly used in World War I, this classic cocktail is a combination of gin, lemon juice and Champagne that’s will be sure to bring out the best ...

Named after the French 75mm field gun, which was commonly used in World War I, this classic cocktail is a combination of gin, lemon juice and Champagne that’s will be sure to bring out the best in you.

Here’s how to make this refreshing drink:

Recipe makes 1 cocktail.

French 75 cocktail

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsps sugar
  • Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Long thin lemon spiral and cocktail cherry to garnish
  • Cocktail shaker

Directions

  1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake gin, lemon juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
  3. Strain into a champagne flute.
  4. Top up with champagne or sparkling wine and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a long, thin lemon spiral and a cocktail cherry.

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